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PRIDE WEEK: Friday Film Review: If These Walls Could Talk 2

Film Reviews / / / 11 Comments

If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) Genre: GBLT Social Dramedy Grade: B Frankly I put this one in my Netflix queue because after enjoying “Saving Face” I was looking for another lesbian centered movie and this one seemed to have gotten fairly good reviews while many others had been ... more >

Radclyffe

PRIDE WEEK INTERVIEW: On Character Authenticity

Interviews / / / 14 Comments

For Gay Pride week here at DA, I decided to interview a group of my favorite authors and bloggers about creating authentic LGBT characters. Laura Goode, Radclyffe, Georgia Beers, Kirsten Saell, Mfred, and Leah all agreed to answer my questions.   Welcome, ladies! Please introduce yourselves. Mfred: I’m Mfred, a ... more >

Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan

PRIDE WEEK: YA Recommendations by John

Recommended Reads / / / / / 29 Comments

Recommended Read

If you’re interested in any of the books I’m about to mention in this post, comment below about your favorite LGBTQ YA romance or why you’re interested in reading the book(s) I’ve mentioned.  This will enter you in a giveaway for these three books that will end 4AM EST on ... more >

Dan Savage, It Gets Better

My Saturday at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Conventions / / / / 42 Comments

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books was held over two days this past weekend, Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st. Although I was disappointed that the romance genre was not represented at the festival, I made plans to attend some interesting events and panels on Saturday, April 30th, ... more >

REVIEW: Huntress by Malinda Lo

B+ Reviews / / / / 4 Comments

Dear Ms. Lo, When your debut novel, Ash, was released to much fanfare and acclaim, I snatched it up and read it with excitement. So I was a little disappointed to learn that I didn’t seem to love it as much as everyone else did. I figured it just wasn’t ... more >

boyfriends with Girlfriends by Alex Sanchez

Boyfriends with Girlfriends by Alex Sanchez

B+ Reviews / 6 Comments

Dear Mr. Sanchez, I picked up an advanced copy of your book at the San Diego Convention Center after a speaking engagement. I've been meaning to read a GLBT YA and this cover caught my eye. I've heard your name before and I liked the multicultural look of the characters. ... more >

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